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anxiety
Synonyms and Antonyms of anxiety
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an uneasy state of mind usually over the possibility of an anticipated misfortune or trouble
alarm (also alarum), anguish, consternation, desperateness, desperation, discomfort, discomposure, dismay, distraction, distress, disturbance, edginess, franticness, hand-wringing, jitters, jumpiness, panic, tremor
angst, fearfulness, torment, upset, vexation
cold feet, doubt, dread, foreboding, incertitude, misgiving, presentiment, suspense, uncertainty
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the emotion experienced in the presence or threat of danger
Synonym Discussion of anxiety
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- a face worn by years of care
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- crimes caused concern in the neighborhood
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- acted with typical maternal solicitude
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- plagued by anxiety and self-doubt
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- financial worries
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